Google is the top choice for search queries and is the default search engine on Google Chrome. However, it may come as a surprise if you land on Bing’s search page after entering your query in Chrome. The reason behind this redirect could be as simple as someone changing the default search engine or a glitch in the settings. This guide shows you how to remove Microsoft Bing on Chrome, whether on a desktop, smartphone, or one of our favorite tablets.

Why would Google redirect to Bing?

The simplest reason why Google redirects to Bing could be a change in browser settings. You or someone else using the computer may have changed the default search engine in Chrome. Sometimes a browser extension or software update can change browser settings.

Another possibility could be a browser hijacker called the Bing redirect virus. It takes control of the browser and changes network settings without your knowledge. The hijacker gains access to the device through shady websites that host malware, malvertising, or pirated software. It automatically installs a malicious browser extension or tricks you into getting one. The malware redirects you to another search engine or website to display unwanted ads or collect data.

How to Stop Google from Redirecting to Bing on PC

You can prevent Google from redirecting to Bing by changing Chrome settings or removing malicious extensions. If that doesn’t work, scan your computer for and remove malware.

Change the default search engine

Check the default search engine in Chrome settings. Change it to Chrome or another search engine if the default is Bing.

1. Open it Chromium browser.

2. Click on the overflow menu (the three dots in the upper right corner).

3. Select Settings.

   

4. Choose search engine of the side panel.

5. If you see MicrosoftBingThis is the default search engine. Faucet Change.

   

6. Choose another search engine.

7. Click Set as default.

   

Remove Bing from search engine list

1. Open Chromium and click on the overflow menu.

2. Select Settings.

   

3. Choose Search engine.

4. Click Manage search engines and on-site search.

   

5. Click on the three points next to Bing and select DELETE to remove Bing from the list of suggested search engines.

   

Remove Bing from Chrome start pages

1. Launch Chrome and click the button overflow menu.

2. Select Settings.

3. Choose At startup of the side panel.

   

4. Click Open New Tab Page to display the default Chrome start page when you open a new tab.

5. Choose Continue where you left off for Chrome to open the last site you visited.

6. Select Open a specific page or set of pages to delete all instances of Bing.

Remove malicious Chrome extensions

A malicious Chrome extension may be causing the redirects if the above methods did not resolve the issue. The best way to fix the problem is to remove malicious extensions in Chrome. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open it Chromium browser.

2. Click on the overflow menu.

3. Select Extension cords.

4. Click Manage extensions.

   

5. Click Withdraw under Microsoft-related extensions such as Bing Pages, Microsoft Bing FrontPage, Microsoft Rewards or Give with Bing.

6. You can also remove suspicious Chrome extensions.

Reset Chrome Settings

If your Chrome browser still redirects you to Chrome, reset it. After resetting your Google Chrome profile, the browser settings return to their default state. Here is the effect of a reset on Chrome:

• Sets Google as the default search engine.

• Deletes site data and cookies.

• Resets your tab pages and custom home page to default.

• Removes your content settings.

• Remove your themes and extensions.

You will keep your passwords, bookmarks, and browsing history after resetting Chrome.

Here’s how to reset Chrome:

1. Launch it Chromium browser.

2. Click on the overflow menu.

3. Choose Settings.

4. Select Reset settings of the side panel.

5. Choose Restore settings to their original defaults.

   

6. Select Reset settings.

   

Run a malware scan

If removing suspicious Chrome extensions does not resolve the redirect issue, run a scan on your computer to remove malware. Your computer may be equipped with the Bing redirect browser hijacker, which sends traffic to suspicious websites on Bing.

You can remove malware by running Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows PC. Here’s how to do it:

1. Type Windows Security in the Start menu search bar.

2. Click on the Windows Security App.

3. Choose Protection against viruses and threats.

   

4. Click Scanning Options.

   

5. Choose Microsoft Defender Offline Scanning.

6. Click Scan now.

   

Once the tool detects and removes malware, clear browser cache and cookies.

How to stop Google from redirecting to Bing on mobile

You can change Chrome settings if the mobile app redirects you to Bing. Changing the default search engine to something other than Bing might fix the problem.

The following steps work on Android and iOS. We used an Android phone for this tutorial. iPhone users can follow along.

1. Open it Chrome app.

2. Press the overflow menu.

3. Select Settings.

   

   

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4. Faucet Search engine.

5. Tap another search engine like Google, DuckDuckGo, or Ecosia to change the default setting.

   

   

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